Dog Beds: So Many Choices

Unique dog beds have become all the rage these days, and the
more unusual, the better. Whether it is store
bought, handcrafted, or re-purposed from old flea market finds, people are always
looking for something different –

Are you one of those trendsetters? Maybe you are...

The
kinda gal that searches endlessly for just that perfect scarf to accent a new sweater

The guy that must have the latest e-toy before anyone else has ever set eyes
on it?

I know I probably don’t fall into
those categories, but I am always on the lookout for something new to spice up
my life. Maybe your tastes are more
middle of the road?

Did You Know?

But what about our dogs and
where they sleep?

Seems that the sky’s the
limit when it comes to what we are willing to provide for our four legged
friends. According to the American Pet
Products Association, over 60 billion dollars are spent on our pets in just the
U.S. alone.

That is more money than the average American can even grasp. This figure has been growing steadily every year even
in the lean years of the last recession.
People love their pets and are willing to assure that they live well.

Unique Dog Beds

I’ve written before about
basic dog or puppy supplies that people should acquire when they decide to
adopt a new friend.

Long time dog owners
usually have the necessities but perhaps are looking to get something new or
different.

One item that every dog needs
is a dog bed, but not all dog beds are created equally.

Even if your pooch shares your
pillow at night, the chances are good that he also has his own bed where he can
relax during the day.

While we are all busy
working at our jobs, guess where your dog is likely to spend most of his
time?

Yup, in his bed, snoozing.

Your dog’s bed is like his den, the place
where he feels safe, secure and far from harm's way.

Many people use a store bought a crate and some
purchase a ready made dog bed from their local pet store. Beyond their aesthetic appeal, dog beds should:

Be the correct size for the dog

Provide comfort and support while the dog sleeps

Be made from materials that will last

Be washable

Beyond the essentials, your dog's bed can make a statement.

While the designs of all dog
supplies have gotten more crafty over time, the choice of beds made for dogs has become almost as
limitless as the food we feed our pups. And
that’s a lot of options.

Since our dogs are part of
our lives, and they need a bed, it makes sense that their bed should fit in
with our own personal style.

You don’t
need to remodel a room from top to bottom to get a new look and the same applies
to your dog’s bed.

Small changes can
spark interested in a room and if you need a conversation starter—a unique dog
bed is perfect for that job.

Personalized Dog Beds

Dee from Dogs-n-u.com, has come up with a distinctive twist to creating
dog beds that are personalized for your dog.

Her indoor beds are made of a soft
fleece top that is super comfortable and the bottom is made of a dark brown
cotton duck fabric. The bed comes with a
zipper that allows for easy laundry.

The outdoor beds are water
resistant and easy to unzip and launder.
They are made with a water-resistant polyester top and the waterproof
bottom is made from black, cotton duck fabric.

But, the best part of her
beds is the flexibility to put just about anything on the top of the bed. Just think you could put your dog’s photo,
your dog’s favorite spot, or even match
the dog’s bed to your bed’s quilt or comforter.
How clever is that? All you need
is a photo.

For someone looking for that
designer touch, these beds might be the answer.

The best part is that you can design your bed in literally minutes right
on the website. Just choose the photo you want, and then you can edit
it to add on your dog’s name where and how you desire.

Then you get
started with ordering your dog bed — pick whether you want an indoor or
outdoor one, and select the size.

Your edited photo is already uploaded,
so then you can move it around if needed. And that’s it! It’s super
simple, and the bed you designed will be made exclusively for you.

In addition to your dog’s photo,
you can also further customize the beds by adding your dog’s name and other
wording. OR, you might decide to brainstorm other ways to customize the bed.

I had to see for myself. Take a look at Bebe's bed. Bebe Mocha is one of my dogs and is a liver
colored Shih Tzu.

Now take a look at her
bed? I haven’t figured out if she knows
the dog on her pillow is her or not?

But
she likes it and I like the fact that it is comfortable and easy to clean.

If you are interested in
looking into these beds, please visit Dee’s website. If you use the Coupon code “SDP”, you will
also receive a $5.00 discount off the purchase price of the bed.

If you come up with an
ingenious design, I’d love to hear about it.
Send me a picture of your bed and I’ll post it on this page.

To do this, use the contact form below and I’ll
respond to you.

From there you can
attach a photo or two of your creation to the reply email. Happy designing!

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